Kumho Breaks Ground for Third China Plant

(Akron/Tire Review) Kumho Tire Co. has broken ground for its third plant in China, a $150 million facility to be located in Changchun in the Northeast.

Published: May 18, 2006

Once operational in 2007, the plant will have an annual capacity of 3.15 million tires.

"We aim to become a leader in the Chinese market as well as one of the world’s top five tiremakers," said Kumho Asiana Group chairman Park Sam-koo at the groundbreaking ceremony in Changchun.

Kumho said it will use the plant to supply most of the OE needs of China First Automotive Group.

Kumho’s other plants in China include one in Nanjing with a 12 million tire annual capacity, and a 5.25 million tire plant in Tianjin that will come on stream in June.

Sun Auto Tire & Service acquires 33 Caliber Auto Care locations in Texas

The 33 Caliber Auto Care locations are spread across Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.

By Christian Hinton

Published: June 13, 2024

Sun Auto Tire & Service recently acquired 33 Caliber Auto Care locations throughout the state of Texas. The 33 Caliber Auto Care locations spread across Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio complement Sun Auto’s existing footprint in these markets, the company said. Caliber Auto Care teammates will stay on after Sun Auto's acquisition.